About ten years ago, during a time when I was desperately hungry to know God more, I came across an article that impacted my walk with God in a profound way. I had had people tell me before that it was important to spend time with God, and I had begun reading my bible regularly, […]
Those who “Habit” and Those Who Have Not
I recently watched a free online conference for moms with about 15- 20 different speakers, and I was surprised by how some of the same themes kept coming up from different presenters talking about totally different subjects. The idea that I have been chewing on for a week now pertains to habits. In seminars on […]
Easy Freezy Mac ‘n Cheesy
My toddler LOVES mac ‘n cheese (as do your kids, I am sure). We try to feed her healthy, unprocessed meals whenever possible, but packaged mac ‘n cheese was our most common exception. On those days when we’re in a hurry and I want to avoid a lunchtime standoff, I pull out something that is […]
Do it Afraid, with God
Eleven weeks ago we joyfully welcomed our 2nd little world-changer and our lives haven’t been the same since. It has been an exciting and sweet time for us at home, full of new routines, sissie love, and a few spit-ups. With this new, two-child season we’ve entered into, along with some changes to my husband’s […]
When Self-Sufficiency is Insufficient
“It’s alright, I’ve got it.” Those are familiar words to my tongue. I’m the girl who, while her husband was working 12 hour shifts, decided to assemble 8 new dining chairs and a 10-person table at 31 weeks pregnant so it would be all set up for family to come over for an Easter meal. […]